CVS deals 2/27/11 - 3/5/11

I am posting this week's CVS deals while watching the Oscars, so I apologize for any mistakes! If you can make it to the store tomorrow, there is a great moneymaker deal on Oral-B battery toothbrushes using coupons that expire 2/28. 

 $3.29  Crest toothpaste or rinse, Oral-B floss, Scope Outlast rinse
-$1.00  Use $1/1 Crest toothpaste from the 2/27 P&G (exp. 3/31) OR $1/1 Crest rinse from the 2/27 P&G (exp. 3/31) OR $1/1 Oral B Satin Glide floss from the 2/27 P&G (exp. 3/31) OR $1/1 Scope mouthwash from the 2/6 RedPlum (exp. 3/31)
 $2.29  Out of pocket
-$3.29  Extra Bucks
 $1.00  MONEYMAKER! (Limit 2)

$12.00  Buy 2 Oral-B Cross-Action power toothbrush
-$6.00  Use BOGO coupon from the 1/30 P&G insert (exp. 2/28!)
-$3.00  Use $3/1 coupon from the 2/27 P&G insert (exp. 3/31)
 $3.00  Out of pocket
-$6.00  Extra Bucks
 $3.00 MONEYMAKER!
(If you don't have the BOGO coupon or it expires, you can still get 1 toothbrush free: $6 -$3 coupon -$3 EB.)

 $9.99  Gillette Fusion Proglide razor
-$4.00  Use $4/1 coupon from the 2/27 P&G insert (exp. 3/31)
 $5.99  Out of pocket
-$4.00  Extra Bucks
 $1.99  Net price

 $6.79  Olay body wash
-$1.00  Use $1/1 coupon from the 2/27 P&G insert (exp. 3/31)
 $5.79  Out of pocket
-$2.00  Extra Bucks
 $3.79  Net price
(If you have the coupons for Buy One Olay bodywash, Get One moisturizer or Secret deodorant from the 1/31 P&G, your last chance to use them is tomorrow 2/28!)

Spend $15 on select Dove, Degree, Caress, Lever, Vaseline, or Axe products, get $5 Extra Bucks
You can see all the available coupons here (thanks to Common Sense With Money)

$21.99  Similac formula
-$5.00  Use $5/1 coupon from the 2/27 SmartSource (exp. 4/30)
$16.99  Net price

 $9.99  Breathe Right strips 26-30 ct
-$3.00  Use $3/1 store coupon printed from the kiosk a few weeks ago - if you got it!
-$2.50  Use $2.50/1 coupon from the 1/30 RedPlum (exp. 3/31)
 $4.49  Net price

 $5.00  Buy 2 Hershey's drops or pieces, 8-10.5oz
-$2.00  Use $2 store coupon printed from the kiosk last week - if you got it
-$2.00  Use $2/2 coupon from the 1/30 SmartSource (exp. 3/30)
 $1.00  Net price for 2

Rite Aid Deals 2/27/11 - 3/5/11

The goodies continue! This list is only a sampling of the best matchups - Maven of Savin has a much more complete rundown. Be sure to check your coupon expiration dates. There are tons of coupons that expire tomorrow, so if you planned on using any of them, do it now! There are also a couple of unadvertised +Up Rewards that will probably end on March 2 - Tuesday - so grab those quickly, too.

There are a new batch of Video Values coupons available to watch. Lynn at Maven of Savin has a list of what's available. There is a $2/10 Beauty Bonus coupon when you watch 12 specially marked videos, and two $1 off any purchase coupons, one marked Pharmacy Services and one marked Wellness+. Any coupons you watched in February are still valid all this month.

Special K, Smart Start, or Fiber Plus cereals or cereal bars, BOGO
Use any of these coupons:
 Buy one Special K, get one free printable (requires signup - if still available?)
 $1/1 Special K Oats & Honey printable or printable or printable
 $2/2 Special K protein products printable or printable
 $1/2 Fiber Plus cereal from the 2/6 RedPlum (exp. 3/20) or printable
 $1/1 Smart Start coupon from the 2/6 RedPlum (exp. 3/20) or printable
(Some of these printables might not still be valid - I've already printed them so I can't see them anymore regardless. If there's an invalid link in there, please let me know in the comments!)

 $5.99  Afrin
-$2.00  Video Values coupon from February
-$3.00  Use $3/1 coupon from the 2/6 SmartSource (exp. 4/30)
 $0.99  Out of pocket
-$2.00  +Up Rewards
 $1.00  MONEYMAKER!

 $5.99  Coricidin
-$2.00  Video Values coupon from February
-$2.00  Use $2/1 printable
 $1.99  Out of pocket
-$2.00  +Up Rewards
FREE  Net price

$14.00  Buy 2 Tampax Pearl or Always Infinity
-$2.00  Use $2/1 Tampax Pearl from the 2/27 P&G insert (exp. 3/31)
-$1.00  Use $1/1 Tampax OR $1/1 Always Infinity from the 2/27 P&G insert (exp. 3/31)
$11.00  Out of pocket
-$3.00  +Up Rewards
 $8.00  Net price for 2

 $7.98  Buy 2 Stayfree at 3.99/ea
-$1.99  Buy one get one 50% off
-$1.00 Use $1/1 printable
-$3.99  Use BOGO coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource (exp. 3/31)
 $1.00  Out of pocket
-$2.00  +Up Reward
 $1.00  MONEYMAKER!

$21.99  Similac baby formula
-$5.00  Use $5/1 coupon from the 2/27 SmartSource (exp. 4/30)
$16.99  Out of pocket
-$1.00  +Up Reward
$15.99  Net price

 $1.00  BodiHeat patches, 3-4ct
-$1.00  +Up Rewards (unadvertised deal through 3/1 only)
FREE  Net price

 $2.00  Buy 2 Nivea lip products ($1/ea)
-$2.00  Use $2/2 Nivea Facebook printable
FREE  Net price for 2

 $1.00  Sambucol tablets
-$1.00 Use $1/1 printable
 FREE Net price

 $1.00  Lays Stax potato chips
-$1.00  +Up Rewards (unadvertised deal through 3/1 only)
FREE  Net price

Walgreens Deals 2/27/11 - 3/5/11

Holy freebies, Batman! This is a huge week at all 3 drugstores, particularly Walgreens and Rite Aid. I am going to try my best to get all the matchups posted today, because there are a whole bunch of coupons expiring tomorrow.

A reminder that there is a new batch of monthly Instant Value Coupons available. Mercedes at Common Sense With Money has a full list of March Walgreens coupons, and of course you can print them at home here.

There is a wrap-around part to the weekly flyer - make sure you don't miss it, since it has some great Register Reward freebies! I'll start there first.

Walgreens A thru Z Select multivitamins, BOGO
Buy 2 and use $5/1 Select Multivitamins 400 ct monthly store coupon or printable (should deduct $10)

Walgreens Omega 3 supplements, BOGO
Buy 2 and use $5/1 Omega 3 Krill Oil 60 ct monthly store coupon or printable (should deduct $10)

 $2.99  Colgate Total toothpaste, 4oz
-$1.00  Use $1/1 Colgate coupon from the 2/27 SmartSource (exp. 3/19)
 $1.99  Out of pocket
-$2.99  Register Rewards
$1.00 MONEYMAKER!

Motrin 20 ct, $3 and get a $3 Register Reward
Scenario #1
  $6.00  Buy 2 Motrin PM
 -$6.00  Use $6/2 Motrin PM, Tylenol Precise, Pepcid or Zyrtec coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource (exp. 4/30)
  $0.00  Out of pocket
 -$3.00  Register Reward
  $3.00  MONEYMAKER!
Scenario #2
  $3.00  Buy 1 Motrin IB or PM
 -$1.00  Use $1/1 Motrin coupon from the 1/9 SmartSource (exp. 4/30)
  $2.00  Out of pocket
 -$3.00  Register Reward
  $1.00  MONEYMAKER!

 $6.00  Buy 2 Hershey's Bliss chocolates, 8.6-9.6oz
-$1.00  Use $1/2 coupon from the 2/27 SmartSource (exp. 4/2)
-$1.00  Use $1/2 monthly store coupon or printable
 $4.00  Net price for 2

 $3.49  Finish tabs or gelpacs, 20ct
-$0.75  Use $0.75/1 coupon from the 1/23 SmartSource (exp. 2/28!)
-$1.00  Use $1/1 monthly store coupon or printable
 $1.74  Net price

 $8.99  Schick Hydro Razor
-$2.00  Use $2/1 Hydro coupon from the 1/30 SmartSource (exp. 3/13)
 $6.99  Out of pocket
-$6.00  Register Rewards
 $0.99  Net price

 $8.99  Schick Quattro for women
-$2.00  Use $2/1 Quattro coupon from the 1/16 SmartSource (exp. 3/5)
 $6.99  Out of pocket
-$3.00  Register Rewards
 $3.99  Net price

 $9.99  Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor
-$4.00  Use $4/1 coupon from the 2/27 P&G insert (exp. 3/31)
 $5.99  Out of pocket
-$4.00  Register Rewards
 $1.99  Net price

 $4.99  Buy 2 Pond's Cold Cream or Dry Skin cream, 3.5oz (BOGO)
-$3.00  Use 2 $1.50/1 Pond's printables
 $1.99  Net price for 2

$45.98  Buy 2 Enfamil powder formula, 22.2-23.4oz
-$4.00  Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the 12/5 SmartSource (exp. 2/28!)
-$4.00  Use $2/1 store coupon from the Infant Care booklet (should deduct $4)
$37.98  Out of pocket
-$6.00  Register Rewards
$31.98  Net price for both
(If you don't have the SmartSource coupon, or if it expires, it's $35.98 for both)

 $4.99  Aquaphor lip repair
-$1.00  Use $1/1 printable
 $3.99  Out of pocket
-$4.00  Register Rewards
FREE  Net price

Suck It, Martha Saturday - Harmonious edition

This week's Suck It, Martha moment came courtesy of the lovely ladies of Harmonious Soul, a women's a capella group that was silly enough to allow me to join them last December. Each week one of us is responsible for bringing a snack to rehearsal, so this week I decided on my mom's recipe for Cream Cheese Nut Bars. (This particular example was made without nuts, in deference to possible unknown allergies.) I know it doesn't look like much, but anyone who has ever tried these can tell you, they are fan-freaking-tastic.

They are also ridiculously easy to make. My mom used to make them for Christmas all the time. I took over Christmas cookie duty several years ago, and I think these are the only cookies that I can say I have made every single year since then - they are that easy, and that popular.

Mom S's Cream Cheese Nut Bars (liberally adapted by yours truly)
1 box cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup walnuts, divided
1 cup brown sugar
16 oz cream cheese, softened

• Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour (or line with parchment) a 13x9 pan. Or two 8x8 pans. Whatever.
• Chop 1/2 cup of the nuts fairly small. (Use a food processor.) Combine with the cake mix and the butter. (You can use the food processor for this too and save yourself washing another bowl.) Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Cream together the brown sugar and the cream cheese. Don't just stir them together - you've really got to beat them until they're almost whipped. (Insert husband joke here.) Spread over the cake mixture in the pan.
• Roughly chop the remaining 1/2 cup of walnuts. Sprinkle evenly over the cream cheese. Or don't. Your call.
• Bake for 30 minutes. Turn the heat off, crack the oven door, and allow to cool in the oven. Refrigerate until completely cool (or at Christmastime, set out on the back porch) before attempting to cut. A pizza cutter works best.
• Get out of the way before the ravening hordes tear your fingers off.

The best thing about this recipe, besides it's utter simplicity, is that it is quite adaptable. For example, the original called for golden cake mix, but as you can see in the picture, chocolate cake works deliciously too. Last Christmas I drizzled maple syrup over the bars as soon as they were done baking before putting them back in the warm oven. You can use any type of nuts you like in place of the walnuts - pecans would be lovely, or hazelnuts.

And finally, I'm aware that some of you may be saying, "Hey, this is the second week in a row where you've featured chocolate and cream cheese." To which I reply, Yeah, what's your point?

New Walgreens baby product store coupons

I have been hearing rumors for a while that Walgreens has a new coupon book for baby products, and

today I finally found one in a stack by the register.
Here are the coupons you can find inside:

• $2 off Enfamil formula powder 22.2oz or larger
• $2 off Similac Advance or Sensitive 23.2oz
• $2 off 2 Playtex infant products
• $2 off Huggies diapers big pack or wipes 184 or 216 ct
• $2 off Children's or Infant's Advil 0.5 or 4 oz
• $2 off Pampers big or jumbo packs
• $2 off Triple Paste ointment 2oz or larger
• $2 off Walgreens brand diapers jumbo pack

These are store coupons that look just like the monthly Instant Value Coupons in the booklets, but they do not expire until 12/31/11! Hopefully at some point they will be posted online as printables, but until then keep your eyes peeled and maybe grab an extra. If they're not by the register, check near the weekly flyers.

Remember that store coupons can be combined with manufacturer coupons as well as store sales. Also, bear in mind that when you're using these, they will go towards your coupon count for the "item number > coupon number" rule.

CVS Deals 2/20/11 - 2/26/11

Have I mentioned yet that I am deeply disturbed that the stores are advertising Easter candy already? And today I saw the classic Cadbury commercial with the different animals advertising to be the bunny - still cute! Anyway, sorry I missed on the 3-day sale when you could get free Cadbury, but check the back page of your flyer for free jelly beans.

 $5.54  Buy 2 Colgate toothpaste
-$1.00  Use $1/2 coupon from the 2/13 SmartSource (exp. 3/5)
 $4.54  Out of pocket
-$4.00  Extra Bucks (limit 2)
 $0.54  Net price for 2

 $3.99  Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets
-$3.00  Use $3/1 coupon from the 2/20 RedPlum (exp. 3/19)
 $0.99  Out of pocket

 $1.99  Purex Ultra laundry detergent
-$1.00  Use $1/1 coupon from the 2/20 RedPlum (exp. 3/19)
 $0.99  Out of pocket

Buy 2 Revlon foundation, powder, blush, or concealer, get $8 Extra Bucks
Use $1/1 color cosmetic product from the 2/13 SmartSource (exp. 3/20) (good for the blush)
Look for clearance product! If you can find two on sale for $4, then they will be free after Extra Bucks. If for some reason the Extra Bucks don't print, ask the cashier or a manager - before you leave the store - and they should print it for you manually. Show them that the ad does not exclude clearance product, if necessary.

Spend $10 on John Frieda, Curel, Jergens, or Biore, get $3 Extra Bucks
Use $1/1 John Frieda haircare from the 2/6 SmartSource (exp. 3/5)
  $2/1 John Frieda Root Awakening product printable
  $1/1 Jergens product from the 1/16 SmartSource (exp. 3/5)
  $1/1 Curel product printable
  $1/1 Curel product from the 1/16 SmartSource (exp. 3/5)
Scenario:
$10.00  Buy 2 John Frieda Root Awakening shampoo, conditioner, or styler
-$4.00  Use 2 $2/1 Root Awakening printables
 $6.00  Out of pocket
-$3.00  Extra Bucks
 $3.00  Net price for 2

 $5.97  Buy 2 Aussie or Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner, or styler
-$1.00  Use $1/2 coupon from the 1/30 P&G insert (exp. 2/28)
 $4.97  Out of pocket
-$2.00  Extra Bucks
 $2.97  Net price for 2

$14.99  Opti-Free twin pack contact solution (20oz total)
-$4.00  Use $4/1 coupon from the 1/16 SmartSource (exp. 3/31)
$10.99  Out of pocket
-$5.00  Extra Bucks
 $5.99  Net price

 $0.99  Gold Emblem jelly beans
-$0.99  Extra Bucks
FREE  Net price

 $2.00  Buy 4 Mars or Wrigley's single candy bars
-$1.00  Extra Bucks
 $1.00  Net price for 4 ($0.25/ea)
(Limit 2 on this, so you can get a total of 8 bars for $0.25 each)

Rite Aid deals 2/20/11 - 2/26/11

It's the last gasp of cold and flu season (knock on wood, after my bronchitis last fall we've avoided any major illness this winter!), so there are still a few deals on cold remedies. Remember to check expiration dates, especially if you're planning to hold onto these until the fall.  Also be sure to look at the last page of the flyer - and hence the bottom of this post - for a deal on free Johnson's or Desitin baby care!

 $2.99  Sucrets lozenges
-$1.50  Use $1.50/1 coupon from the 1/23 SmartSource (exp. 4/30)
 $1.49  Out of pocket
-$2.00  +Up Rewards
 $0.50  MONEYMAKER!

 $9.99  Zicam cold remedies
-$2.00  Use $2/1 printable (requires signup)
 $7.99  Out of pocket
-$4.00  +Up Rewards
 $3.99  Net price

 $7.99  Theraflu or Triaminic twin packs
-$2.00  Use $2/1 Theraflu printable or $2/1 Triaminic from the 2/13 SmartSource (exp. 5/31)
 $5.99  Out of pocket
-$2.00  +Up Rewards
 $3.99  Net price

 $3.99  Dial Nutriskin lotion
-$2.00  Use $2/1 coupon from the 2/20 RedPlum (exp. 3/12)
 $1.99  Out of pocket
-$1.00  +Up Rewards
 $0.99  Net price

 $6.00  Buy 2 Dove shampoo or conditioner
-$2.00  Use 2 $1/1 coupons from the 1/30 RedPlum (exp. 2/27)
 $4.00  Out of pocket
-$2.00  +Up Rewards
 $2.00  Net price for 2

 $8.99  L'Oreal Healthy Look haircolor
-$3.00  Use $3/1 Video Values coupon (OR $2/1 coupon from the flyer)
-$3.00  Use $3/1 haircolor printable (click on Special Offers at the bottom)
 $2.99  Out of pocket

 $7.98  Buy 2 Playtex tampons
-$4.00  Use 2 $2/1 Gentle Glide from the 1/2 SmartSource (exp. 2/28) and/or $2/1 Sport from the 1/2 SmartSource (exp. 2/28)
 $3.98  Out of pocket
-$2.00  +Up Reward
 $1.98  Net price for 2

 $7.99  Buy 2 Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets (on sale BOGO)
-$6.00  Use 2 $3/1 coupons from the 2/20 RedPlum (exp. 3/19)
 $1.99  Net price for 2
(Note if you only have 1 coupon the sale at CVS is better this week)

 $1.98  Buy 2 Kotex liners at .99 each
-$1.50  Use $1.50/2 coupon from the 1/16 SmartSource (exp. 2/28)
 $0.48  Net price for 2

 $3.99  Right Guard body wash
-$3.00  +Up Reward
 $0.99  Net price
(There used to be $1 peelie coupons on these - keep your eyes open to make these free!)

 $2.99  Johnson & Johnson baby care or Desitin
-$1.00  Use any of these coupons:
   $1/1 Johnson's baby product from the 1/9 SmartSource (exp. 3/20)
   $1/1 Johnson's baby bubble bath printable
   $1/1 Desitin product from the 1/9 SmartSource (exp. 3/20)
 $1.99  Out of pocket
-$2.00  +Up Reward
FREE
(Note: There is no limit posted for the +UPR, so you should be able to buy multiples and use $3/3 Johnson's baby wash or baby shampoo or Desitin printable, or $2/2 Johnson's Bedtime products printable, and get multiple +UPR.)